JOLEON LESCOTT has paved the way for a summer move to Everton by making it clear he favours trying his luck in the Premiership rather than La Liga.

UEFA Cup winners Seville are reportedly keen on signing Wolvesundefined central defender and are ready to offer #4m for the 23-year-old.

But it is understood the elegant Lescott, the star performer for Glenn Hoddle's side last season, does not want to uproot too far from his home in Birmingham.

Newcastle United are also keeping an eye on affairs but David Moyes - who confirmed last week that he is ready to sign a defender after allowing Matteo Ferrari to return to AS Roma - appears to be leading the chase for Lescott.

Wolves have not received any official bids yet but accept it is a case of when, not if, Lescott will leave after failing to gain promotion. Informal talks have already been held with his representatives and Wolves won't stand in Lescott's way.